Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-20
IN PORTLAND
The Fxcursionists Have a Warm Recep
tion-A Lovely City.

hoh-S AONcly Sitf.
lCopyig, 1857, by tie California associated Press
PORTLAND, December 19th-The excur-
sion train in Two sections followed by the
Oregon train, make quick run from Salem
to Portland arriving at 1:30. Hon. John
Gates, Mayor Of Portland, and the Chairman
of the Oregon Reception Committee, were
presented formally to all of the invited
guests and press representatives by w. H
Mills, who announced that from this time
until the excursionists were ready to leave
Portland, they would be in charge of the
Oregon committee. Each one was presented
with handsomely engraved invitation and
complimentary cards, which not only gave
them the freedom of the city, but secured
them accommodations at the Esmond
Hotel, free carriages, boat and railroad
rides
AS the train entered East Portland the
steam whistles were screaming and bells
ringing. A band of music was discoursing
music on the platform, and a hundred car.
riages were in waiting to convey the guests
to the Esmond, where Thomas Guinean
the host, who is an old Sacramento man
provided for the comfort Of all.
The whole city is alive with excitement
and each individual Oregonian makes him
self a committee Of one to do honor to the
guests.
This afternoon the guests were driven
about in carriages and given an opportunity
to see one of the finest cities on the Pacific
coast.
All are delighted with what they have
seen so far, and are full of life and spirits.
The Evening Reception.
PORTLAND, December 10Th The recep-
ton rendered the California visitors this
evening at the Pavilion was very hearty
and enthusiastic, and in every respect
worthy the occasion. An immense crowd
assembled long before the hour announced
for the commencement of the exercises. A
large proportion of the crowd consisted of
ladies. The audience was composed of the
wealthiest and most aristocratic citizens OF
Portland. In honor of the event the Pa
ylllon was handsomely decorated with flags,
evergreens, etc.
1t is estimated that not less than 3 600
persons were present. Among the decora-
tons several fitting notices were displayed
Every comfort and convenience was pro-
vided for the visitors and the assemblage
by the General Committee of ARRANGE
ments.
Shortly before o'clock the distinguished
visitors left the hotels and repaired to tbe
Pavilion under escort of the committee
On the large platform several hundred
seats were provided, which were occupied
by the visitors and prominent citizens of
the city and State. The appearance of the
California delegation on the platform was
the signal for enthusiastic applause.
NR. WILLIAMS ADDRESS.
After music by the band, Mayor John
Gates called the immense assemblage 10
order and welcomed the guests from Cali.
tornla and introduced Hon. George W
Williams. He said:
Blood has been spilled upon hundred battle.
but now the age of steam and iron has non1a
with its powerful and peaceful agencies to
secure and confirm the sacrifices and trumnbs of
patriotism. Prophecy. in its hopeful imagery.
mas conceived OF possible time when the
sword and spear viii be beaten into plowshares
and pruning hooks but the period has actually
arrived when the soldier sUrrenders to the en-
gileer and the rush Of artillery is suppianted